June 5, 2024

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Invitation to the 81st General Convention Revival - Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

Join us for the Episcopal Revival and Learning Party at the 81st General Convention on June 22!

Congratulations to Horizons at St. Richards Episcopal School on their Indiana Youth Institute Grant!

"Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) has awarded more than $1 million in grants to 84 Indiana youth serving organizations through the Youth Worker Well-Being Project.


The grants opportunities were made available for eligible organizations to identify potential gaps and needs in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and/or trauma-informed workplaces and take steps towards improving workplace conditions for youth workers....


The following Indiana youth-serving organizations received awards for initiatives to improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and trauma-informed workplaces...


Horizons at St. Richards Episcopal School | $9,990"


Click here to read the press release.

Clergy on the Move

The Rev. Matt Masko

accepted a call to serve as Interim Chaplain at Grace Unlimited at Butler University as of June 3, 2024. He previously served at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New Castle.

UBE Juneteenth T-Shirt Fundraiser

Celebrate Juneteenth (June 19) by buying and wearing your UBE T-Shirt to Church or as you chose!


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Biweekly Summer Newsletter

We will have a biweekly summer newsletter. The newsletter will come out June 19, July 3, July 17, July 31, and August 14. As of August 14 the newsletter will resume weekly. Please note the increase in time between the newsletters and plan submissions accordingly.

Submit your photos for the IndyDio 2024 Pride album this year!


Click here to upload your photos.

The Episcopal Church Teachings about LGBTQ+ & Daily Prayers for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies


Click here for your download.

Events

Upcoming Diocesan Events

Please click here to see upcoming IndyDio events.

Ordination to the Priesthood of The Rev. Cory Irwin

June 15

God willing and the people consenting, Bishop Jennifer will ordain Cory Irwin to the Sacred Order of Priesthood on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. CT at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in New Albany.


Please reach out to Jen Phelps for more information.

Registration Open for June Lay Eucharistic Visitor (LEV) Training

June 15

Online training for Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEV) will be held on June 15 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. ET. LEVs are licensed by the Bishop every 3 years for this ministry. Those who have been invited by their rector to serve as an LEV are required to attend an online training in order to be licensed.


Click here to register.

Wardens in Charge Monthly Zoom Cohort

June 17

The diocese will host a Wardens-in-Charge (WIC) meeting on June 17 at 7:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. CT on Zoom. This meeting is intended as a time for wardens in parishes without clergy leadership to discuss aspects of their roles, to ask for and offer advice, and to build community with one another. No prior registration is necessary. Please reach out to Jen Phelps with any questions.


Click here for the zoom link.

Celebration of Rev. Pauli Murray with her Niece, Ms. Rosita Stevens-Holsey

June 29

All Saints, Indy and RJET invite all to meet Ms. Rosita Stevens-Holsey as she remembers her aunt, the Rev. Pauli Murray, the first black female Episcopal priest and a poet, lawyer and civil rights advocate.


The celebration will begin at 3:00 p.m. ET with a talk by Ms. Rosita, followed by a Eucharist and Reception in the Parish Hall. All Saints is located at 1559 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Street parking is available. All are welcome!

Youth

Waycross Camp

Begins June 8

Waycross has options for kids and youth of all ages. Click here to learn more and register.

Finding a Faith Community in College

Heather Kenison, our Diocesan Youth Minister, has created a guide to help college students find a faith community away from their home church. Click here to read the guide.


This is part of our Faith Formation Library, developed in conjunction with our Five-Year Diocesan Youth Ministry plan. We are currently collecting resources to go into our library. If you have a resource to share, please send it to Heather Kenison.

Reminders

Resourcing Pride Opportunities

If your congregation or neighborhood will be participating in local Pride events and would like help with stickers or giveaway items to increase your presence, please contact Canon Brendan O’Sullivan-Hale. You can find online resources by clicking here.

Donation Recognition: Nathan Baker; Bethany Baugh, in memory of John Langdon; Ross Cecil; Christ Church Cathedral; William Hughes; Brendan O'Sullivan-Hale, in memory of Troy Long; Todd Relue; Debra Ruckman; Laurel Cornell; St. Paul’s, Indy; All Saints, Indy; Trinity, Indy; Sally Hardgrove; Jerry Hall; Leslie Hosey; Emily Wilhite

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

June 9: The Table, Indianapolis | The Rev Spencer Ruark, The Rev. Ben Sternke, The Rev. Matt Tebbe


June 16: Trinity, Lawrenceburg | The Rev. Jason Haddox


In June please pray for Waycross Camp and Conference Center, its Director, Camp Counselors, Staff, Campers, and Board of Directors


See the Cycle of Prayer

Employment

Music Director/Organist

St. Andrews, Greencastle

St. Andrew’s, Greencastle, one hour drive from Indy and Bloomington, seeks a Music Director/Organist to provide music and musical leadership. Our music program benefits from connections with DePauw's music program, a sanctuary with superb instrument and acoustics, a budget, and deep congregational appreciation.


Click here for more information.

Head Cook, Part Time

Waycross Camp and Conference Center

Waycross Camp and Conference Center has a part time position open for Head Cook. This position would prepare and serve meals according to menus as directed by the Director of Hospitality, acting as support when Director of Hospitality is present. Oversee supervision of all aspects of food service when Director of Hospitality is not present.


Click here for more information.

Click here to find employment opportunities in the Diocese of Indianapolis.

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